Advanced Software Engineer

As an Advanced Software Engineer, you'll contribute to a broad range of software systems and infrastructure that underpin Vertical's aircraft programmes. Your work may include:

• Building secure, scalable data pipelines from aircraft and test rigs to the cloud
• Developing full-stack web applications to support internal engineering and operational workflows
• Automating and monitoring test equipment and engineering systems
• Designing hybrid cloud instrumentation, monitoring, and analytics services
• Prototyping and defining cloud architectures for certified and in-service aircraft
• Supporting and enabling non-software engineering teams through scripting, tooling, and data processing

• Strong software engineering fundamentals, including networking, data, and system design
• Proven experience delivering high-quality software in commercial or engineering environments
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g. TypeScript, C#, C++, Rust) and Python scripting
• Experience with modern web development across front-end and back-end stacks (React a plus)
• Working knowledge of databases, testing, automation, and CI/CD in agile teams
• Experience developing on Linux/macOS, using containers, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
• Familiarity with scalable, secure, and distributed systems, including messaging and APIs
• A curious, problem-solving mindset with the confidence to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges

£57,814 per year - estimated ? Full time NEW

Our Mission

At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.

We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers.

What to Expect

You'll join the Digital Innovation team at Vertical Aerospace, where software plays a critical role in shaping the future of aviation. This team drives technological advancement across the business by integrating cutting-edge tools and developing new solutions where none exist.

You can expect to work on high-impact, technically challenging problems that directly support flight test, engineering, and certification activities. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and innovation., Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday
• 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)
• 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership
• Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits
• Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)
• Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance
• Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee
• Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it
• Breakfast on us, every day

We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.